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Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 3:56 pm


Michael L. Stenzel, age 50, of Niagara Falls, NY was called to his heavenly home peacefully into the arms of Jesus, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born June 20, 1965 in Niagara Falls, NY to Myron (Mike) and June (Williams) Stenzel. He attended Holy Ghost Lutheran School and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1983. He was formerly employed at Greene & Kellogg, Superior Lubricants, and Norampac. Michael was an avid Buffalo Sabres fan as well as a NASCAR fan. His sense of humor was unique and enjoyed by many. Michael was a lifelong member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church.

Besides his parents, Michael is survived by his son, Michael Stenzel II, whom he cherished; brother, Jeff (Belinda) Stenzel of Bergholz; sisters, Sandy (Bob) Miller of Houston Texas; and Dawn Stenzel. Michael also leaves behind four nieces, Nicole, Allison, and Sarah Miller of Houston Texas, Riley Stenzel; and one nephew, Kyle Stenzel; two aunts, Ol Chaddock and Elaine (Al) Eichin both of Titusville, FL, several cousins and special family friend, Lois Handley.

Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Friday, October 2nd from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.

Services will be held Saturday, October 3rd at 10:30 AM in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner of Niagara Road and Luther Street in Bergholz, with the Rev. R.P. Vogeler, officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, or a charity of one's choice.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. STENZEL, Michael Lee

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Myron "Mike" E. Stenzel, age 83, of Wheatfield, was called to his heavenly home on February 8, 2016, at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. Born May 8, 1932, he was the son of the late Erwin and Mary (Leverentz) Stenzel.
A 1950 graduate of North Tonawanda High School, he was a Korean War veteran and employed as a machinist at Kimberly Clark and Harrison Radiator. After retirement he was a courtesy driver for David Chevrolet.
Mike was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451, VFW 9011, former Fire Police Captain with Bergholz Fire Company, and enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, Euchre, roller skating, and Bills fan. Mike was very patriotic and displayed the American flag proudly.
Survivors include his wife, June E. (Williams) Stenzel; three children, Jeff (Belinda) Stenzel of Bergholz, Sandy (Bob) Miller of Houston, TX and Dawn Stenzel of Wheatfield; six grandchildren, Nicole, Michael, Allison, Kyle, Sarah and Riley. Predeceased by a son, Michael Stenzel and brother, LeRoy Stenzel.
Visitation at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road (Bergholz) in Wheatfield on Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services conducted by the Rev. Philip Sallach on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, corner Niagara Road and Luther Street, Bergholz. Interment in the church cemetery. Contributions may be made to the church or S.P.C.A.
Please visit niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.

Myron married WILLIAMS, June Elisabeth [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Erwin married LEVERENTZ, Mary Helen in 1924 in New York. Mary (daughter of LEVERENTZ, Charles and Fredericka) was born on 7 Apr 1900 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Mar 1985 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette
WILLIAMS - Arthur J. age 90, of Niagara Falls, at his residence, Thursday morning January 15, 1987. He is survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Charles (Bernice) Forsey and Mrs. Mike (June) Stenzel, both of Wheatfield. Mrs. Olive Chaddock and Mrs. Alvin (Elaine) Eichin, both of Titusville, Fla. Also survived by 16 grandchildren 14 greatgrandchildren (sic) and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his wife Eleonore (Ferchen) in 1981 and 1 sister Lone Siegmann. Friends may call Friday and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Rd. Bergholz, Town of Wheatfield. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church The Arthur J. Williams Memorial Fund, The Lutheran Hour or to The Lutheran Bible Translators. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 18, at 3 p.m. in Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Bergholz, with Rev. Stephen P. Roehrs officiating. Interment in Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery. Jan. 16, 17, 18.

Arthur married FERCHEN, Elenora Elisabeth on 3 Dec 1922 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Elenora (daughter of FERCHEN, Christian Friedrich and MILLEVILLE, Auguste Maria Friedricke) was born on 25 Jun 1895 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Jun 1981 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

Eleanor E. (Ferchen) Williams, 85, of 10831 Cayuga Drive died Friday (June 5, 1981) in Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
She was a member of Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Ladies Aide (sic), Society and former member of the church choir.
Surviving are her husband, Arthur J. Williams of Niagara Falls; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Bernice) Forsey and Mrs. Myron (June) Stenzel both of Wheatfield; Mrs. Paul (Olive) Chaddosk and Mrs. Alvin (Elaine) Eichin both of Titusville, Fla; a sister, Mrs. Adelia Eggert of Wheatfield; also 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Albert Bahr officiating. Burial will be Holy Ghost Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., today at the Fretthold Funeral Home Inc., 1241 Oliver St., North Tonawanda.
Memorials may be made to Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Building Fund or Lutheran Bible Translators, the family said.

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North Tonawanda NY Evening News - 11/27/1922

Mrs. Theodore W. Greiner entertained
Saturday evening at her home
in 95 Jackson avenue at a variety
shower in honor of Miss Eleanor
Ferchen of Bergholtz, whose marriage
to Arthur Williams takes place
Sunday, December 2. Decorations
were in yellow and white throughout.
The evening was pleasantly spent in
games and music. Luncheon was serv-
ed for twelve at a table centered
with a wedding cake, favors being of
tiny bags of rice. Miss Ferchen was
the recipient of a number of attractive
gifts.

William married MAHL, Rose Elizabeth Johanna on 25 Oct 1894 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Rose (daughter of MAHL, Charles Friedrich Heinrich and STRASSBURG, Friedericka Wilhelmine Minerva) was born on 17 Feb 1871 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 13 Sep 1945 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Falls Gazette
Mrs. Rose Stenzel, 74, Of Ward Road, Passes
ST. JOHNSBURG, N.Y., Sept 14 - Mrs. Rose Stenzel, 74, of the Ward road, died yesterday afternoon after an illness of several days. She was a lifelong resident of the Town of Wheatfleld. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Otto Schmidt, of Wheatfield. and Mrs. Clarence Moeller. of North Tonawanda: two sons, Herbert and Erwin, both of this village; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild. her stepmother, Mrs. Augusta Mahl, of Wheatfield; five sisters. Mrs. Mary Hartwig, of Pekln, N.Y.. Mrs. Ida Schultz, of Tonawanda. Mrs. William Hannaman and Mrs. William Lynn, of Newfane, N.Y.. and Mrs. Theodore Milleville. of Wheatfield, and three brothers, Charles Mahl. of Newfane, N. Y., John Mahl, of Tonawanda, and Fred Mahl, of North Tonawanda. Last rites will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the home and at 2:30 at the St. John's church. The Rev. Walter Thiemecke will officiate. Interment will be In St. John's cemetery.

Charles married Fredericka in 1887 in New York. Fredericka was born in 1864 in New York; died about 19 Jun 1913 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary from The Evening News
Friday, June 20, 1913
Mrs. Fredericka Leverentz
The funeral of Mrs. Fredericka Leverentz will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and at 2;30 o'clock from St. Mark's Evangelical Church in Washington street. Mr. Hemann will officiate and interment will be made in Elmlawn cemetery.

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NF Gazette

Funeral of Retired Farmer Will Be Held on Tuesday.
BERGHOLTZ, Jan. 24.-Albert(?) Williams, 69 years old, retired farmer and one of the best known residents of the Bergholtz district, died late yesterday afternoon at the family home on the Falls-Buffalo boulevard. Mr. Williams, was seized with a heart attack and was ill only a few hours. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home and at 2:30 from the Holy Ghost church, Bergholtz, of which he was a member. Interment will he in Holy Ghost cemetery.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Mrs. Auguste Mueller Williams; one daughter, Mrs. Henry Siegman, of St. Johnsburg; one son Arthur, of this village; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Mary Williams, of Niagara Falls; one brother, Edward, of Lockport, and two sisters, Mrs. Louise Kandt, of Lockport, and Mrs. Helena Retzlaff, of California.
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The funeral services for August H. Williams, 69, which were held Tuesday afternoon, was one of the largest funerals ever held in this village. The church was filled to its capacity, About 700 attended. Services were held from. the home on the Buffalo-Falls boulevard at 2 o'clock and at 2.30 from the Holy Ghost Lutheran church. Bearers were Paul Mueller, William Mueller, Edward Mueller, Edward Kandt, Arthur Dubois and William Williams. Flower bearers were Edward Walck, Ervin (sic) Walck, Alfred Walck and Edwin Dubois. Burial was in Holy Ghost cemetery on Binckley street.

Johannes married MUELLER, Auguste Caroline on 2 Nov 1890 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of MUELLER, Johann and HELLERT, Wilhelmine Ernestine) was born on 11 Dec 1868 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 10 Mar 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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HOLD LAST RITES FOR MRS AUGUST C. WILLIAMS
Bergholtz, NY, March 19 - Funeral services for Mrs. Auguste C. Williams, who died Mar 10, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her home and at 2;30 o'clock from St James Lutheran church this village. Bearers were J. Mueller, P. Mueller, E. Mueller, A. Walck, E. Walck, all nephews, and Edward Krull. Honorary bearers were June Williams, Betty Toellner, Alice Milleville, Sylvia Eggert, kenneth and Carl Krull. Miss Ada and Helen Goerss sang at the services at home. They were accompanied by Mrs. Adelia Eggert. The school children of the St James Lutheran school rendered a sacred selection at the church services. They were accompanied by Theodore Grabau, teacher, at the organ. Mrs. Williams is survived by one son, Arthur J. Williams, Town of Niagara, one daughter, Mrs. Henry Siegman, of St Johnsburg, NY, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, five sisters, Mrs. Albertine Collins and Mrs. Hulda Haseley of Niagara Falls, NY, Mrs. Rose Goerss of the Town of Niagara, Mrs. Anna Walck of Sanborn, and Mrs. David C. Heuer of this village, and one brother, Phillip Mueller of Niagara Falls, NY. The deceased was 77 years old and was the wife of the late August A. Williams, prominent farmer of the Old Falls Blvd. Mrs. Williams was a member of the St James church and was one of the most most widely known residents of this section. The Rev. O. Bruss officiated the services. Interment was in St James Cemetery, Niagara Rd.

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NF Gazette

C. F. Ferchen Dies
NORTH TONAWANDA, April 10. -Christian Frederick Ferchen, 68 years old, died Sunday night at his home in Bergholz, where he had been a lifelong resident. For 15 years he was teacher of the St. Jacob's parochial school in Bergholz. He is survived by a wife, Augusta; two sons, Hugo, Sanborn, and Errick (sic), Bergholz; two daughters, Miss Adelia Ferchen, and Mrs. Arthur Williams, Bergholz; eight grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Hattie I. Heidenfeldt, North Tonawanda, and Mrs. August Burow, Bergholz. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence and half an hour later at the Holy Ghost church, Bergholz. Rev. John Kuchenbecker officiating. Interment will be in the Holy Ghost cemetery.
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BERGHOLTZ, April 14.-The passing of Christian Frederick Ferchen, who peacefully passed away at his home in this village, at the age of 68 years, removes one of the most popular residents of this vicinity, whose life was in every respect an exemplification of Christianity and civility. Mr. Ferchen was born in this village on the 12th of August, 1859. His parents were among the first settlers of this vicinity. He at one time was a parochial school teacher for 15 years for the St. Jacob's congregation. Being of a kind, loving character, he not only endeared himself to his own family, but also to everyone with whom he came in contact. He was a talented musician, when nine years old, he started to play in a band. He also played a violin and bass viol. Mr. Ferchen had been in good health until about two weeks ago, when he was taken ill with erysipelas. The funeral services were held from the home at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 o'clock at the Holy Ghost church, Thursday. The services being conducted by the Rev. J. Kuchenbecker. He leaves a wide circle of friends, besides his wife, Auguste, two sons, Hugo of Sanborn and Erich at home, two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Williams and Miss Adelia Ferchen, at home; one brother, William Ferchen, two sisters. Mrs. Hattie Heidenfeldt and Mrs. August Burow. He also leaves eight grandchildren.
Flower bearers were: Edgar Milleville, Theodor (sic) Heuer, Herbert Strassburg, Alfred Heidenfeldt, Martin Milleville, Clarence Wittkopp, Lester Wurl and Wilmer Wurl. Pallbearers were: John Moll, August Mueller, Fred Wurl, August Williams, Philip Mueller and August Sy. Burial was in the Holy Ghost Cemetery.

Christian married MILLEVILLE, Auguste Maria Friedricke on 21 Oct 1886 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of MILLEVILLE, Johannes and KRULL, Albertine Elizabeth) was born on 28 Mar 1868 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jun 1950 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hold Last Rites For Mrs. Ferchen
BERGHOLZ, June 15. - Funeral services for Mrs. Auguste Milleville Ferchen were held this afternoon from the home at 2 o'clock and at 2:30 o'clock at Holy Ghost Lutheran church with the Rev. Victor. Dahlke officiating. The senior group of the Holy Ghost school sang, "Jesus While Living and Jesus While Dying." The bearers were Christ Burow, Arthur Milleville, Cornelius Ferchen, Theodore Schmidt, David Ferchen and Edwin DeVantier. Interment was in Holy Ghost cemetery. Mrs. Ferchen was born at the Milleville homestead on the Old Falls boulevard and was a life long resident of the Town of Wheatfield for 82 years. She lived 64 years in the same house and attended school in the same house where she resided when ten years old. In 1886 she was married to Christian Ferchen, a parochial school teacher of the St. James congregation. She was the daughter of the late John and Albertine Krull Milleville. She Is survived by two sons, Hugo Ferchen, Niagara Falls, and Erich Ferchen, Bergholz; two daughters, Mrs. Arthur J. Williams. Cayuga drive, Niagara Falls, and Mrs. Edward Eggert, at home; one sister, Mrs. Bertha DeVantier, St, Johnsburg; 11 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. She was a sister of the late John William Albert Milleville and Mrs. William H. Schmidt. Mrs. Ferchen was an active member of the Holy Ghost church and of the Lutheran Women's Missionary league. She was interested in the Lutheran Hour, sponsored by the Luther Laymen's league and founded by the late Dr. Walter Maler.